Ian COSTELLO Obituary

Ian and I grew up in Templeton went through primary and high school together fortunately did see him many years ago after one of the band's gigs. Always had his guitar with him. Condolences to his family.

Good to have you remembered and recognised for your unique and special contribution to the Christchurch music scene.

Saturday, 22 June 2024
Obituary: Ian Costello, musician
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Ian Costello, an understated legend of the Christchurch music scene, played everywhere there was to play in Canterbury and beyond.
He was a member of many bands, but most notably The Jamesons, Mulligans, Bushfire and the many and varied incarnations of the Black Velvet Band.

He played and taught mandolin, banjo and guitar. He was also a mentor to several generations of southern musicians, both as a bandmate and as a source of advice earned from decades on the road.

An outstanding and intuitive musician, Costello got his start in the punk scene but made his name as a folk musician - specifically Celtic and Irish music.

Following in the footsteps of the likes of The Pogues, he formed the Black Velvet Band in the early 1990s. They led the way for dozens of imitators and were revered by their contemporaries.

Costello died on June 10 aged 67. His memorial service attracted seemingly every musician in town.

Ian was a lovely, humble man that loved the music and gave so much to it , keeping it alive and passing it on to a younger generation.Always a twinkle and a welcome in his eye. He had a merry heart fed perhaps, by all those jigs and reels he played. May they celebrate him now and nourish our spirits as we farewell the gift of him.
Thanks, Ian.
Ever so Fondly remembered
RIP
Mary and Peter

So sorry to hear of Ians passing. His music along with his array of talented bandmates was the most memorable and pleasurable time of my youth.
Thank you Sir, I will raise a glass a glass to you the rest of my days.

All my memories of Ian, as a childhood friend through to adults, are lovely. Our condolences to all the immediate & extended
family. Sending love to all.

Maree (nee Peterson) & family.

God speed godbless

Great memories. RIP

Always a man with a big welcoming smile , RIP old friend

Loved listening to your uplifting music

R.I.P. Ian. You will be Greatly missed by all friends and Family.

Dearly loved brother of Allen, and loved uncle to Dylan, Timothy and Allen.

A fine musician